2018-10-21 20:51
I have a confession to make: I am a sucker for collectible t-shirts.It started when I bought my first concert shirt. I was 15 and went to see Guns N Roses open for Aerosmith on their Permane… Read More
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Ash Krafton's Demimonde is a blog for readers and writers. Krafton blogs about the craft of writing, spotlights fellow authors, and showcases her urban fantasy series The Books of the Demimonde.
2018-10-16 13:10
Welcome to the Halloween Scavenger Hunt brought to you by the authors of Rite to Reign!Each day you will find a variety of witchy prizes. Click here to find the complete map of participating… Read More
2018-10-08 15:30
Can you feel the magic rolling in? The RITE TO REIGN urban fantasy collection is charging up for a powerful release day...and we want you to be a part of it! The authors of this a… Read More
2018-09-03 14:00
Got a thing for wicked witches or magic-wielding mages? Or maybe you're just a little power-trippy? *wink*Hit this iBooks link to get 24 brand-new and exclusive urban fantasy novel… Read More
2018-08-22 12:21
USA Today Bestselling Author Ash Krafton is bringing a new twist to the old swish-and-flick...magic is all in the way you cast it in TAKIN' IT BACK, her newest urban fantasy novel! Think th… Read More
2018-04-17 20:34
Are you an audiobook fan? Keep reading to see how to get copies of my urban fantasy trilogy through Audiobook Boom!Narrator Kelly Pruner and I are celebrating the completion of the Demimonde… Read More
2017-12-01 15:28
Wrapping up our series of HEROINES & HELLIONS author spotlights, I thought I'd take my own shot at answering the all-important question: Who is the most badass woman I know? I'll also gi… Read More
2017-11-24 15:20
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-11-21 15:15
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-11-14 15:07
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-11-10 14:17
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-11-07 15:08
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-11-03 13:55
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-10-27 13:48
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-10-24 13:43
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-10-23 14:44
Author Giveaway Details Heroines & HellionsWant to get your Books Featured to over 322,600 Ravenous Urban Fantasy Fans? Sign up to share Heroines & Hellions!http://www.subscribepage… Read More
2017-10-20 13:32
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-10-17 13:28
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-10-13 13:25
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-10-10 06:00
Ever since I was a kid, I got a really weird kick out of scaring myself silly.It started long before I discovered Stephen King (that didn't happen until sixth grade). I was a relentless purs… Read More
2017-10-06 13:14
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-10-03 13:14
Imagine a world that is fueled by girl power. Strong women. Unbreakable heroines. Fierce femininity.Now, imagine 22 worlds, just like that. That's what you'll see in the HEROINES & HELLI… Read More
2017-09-15 15:58
IT'S OFFICIAL!!!My newest novel TAKIN' IT BACK will be released in the Heroines & Hellions Boxed set in March 2018!!! Here's a peep at the cover...TAKIN' IT BACKby Ash KraftonThink there… Read More
2017-06-08 15:46
Last month, my husband and I had a conversation regarding my recent workload. I'd just helped to launch the SPELLBOUND boxed set after five long months of intense effort. "Think you're ready… Read More
2017-05-21 20:35
Simon Alliant will find his abducted partner, come Hell or high heels. He just doesn't realize he's in for a bit of both. The newest book in The Demon Whisperer series and follow-up to CHARM… Read More
2017-05-02 12:59
Spellbound: A Limited Edition Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy CollectionIn stores today!Ready to stack up your summer reading list? The SPELLBOUND boxed set is here...and it will keep y… Read More
2017-05-01 13:00
I'm one of the authors sponsoring a massive giveaway...easy to enter, awesome to win!CLICK HERE TO ENTER!If your email address changes, please follow these instructions:
1. Scroll down to th… Read More
2017-03-27 12:26
Spellbound: A Limited Edition Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Collection Touring with the Bewitching crowd April 3- May 1!Ready to stack up your summer reading list? The SPELLBOUND box… Read More
2017-03-14 13:00
Here's another spotlight on one of the SPELLBOUND authors. Don't miss out on the $100 giveaway at the bottom of the post!Enjoy...Be SPELLBOUND by 20 full-length urban fantasy and paranormal… Read More
2017-03-11 16:57
I'm so glad to be able to share this next book with you...I first "met" author Christine Karper-Smith over at QueryTracker.net, where we were both deep in the trenches for years. It's a spec… Read More
2017-03-07 22:01
Be SPELLBOUND by 20 full-length urban fantasy and paranormal romance reads.Only $0.99Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / KoboReaders of all ages will be swept away by this fascinating mix… Read More
2017-02-28 15:45
Be SPELLBOUND by 20 full-length urban fantasy and paranormal romance reads.Only $0.99Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / KoboReaders of all ages will be swept away by this fascinating mix… Read More
2017-02-23 08:00
Usually, my Victorian fantasy The Heartbeat Thief only goes on sale twice a year. However, it got picked up for a huge one-day international promo. So I decided...why not ma… Read More
2017-02-21 14:00
Be SPELLBOUND by 20 full-length urban fantasy and paranormal romance reads.Only $0.99Amazon / Barnes and Noble / iBooks / KoboReaders of all ages will be swept away by this fascinating mix o… Read More
2017-02-18 17:42
Surrender to the magic...get SPELLBOUND!The Spellbound Boxed Set is a compilation of 20+ Full-Length Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance reads!Readers of all ages will be swept away by this… Read More
2017-02-16 16:50
The SPELLBOUND authors have a new reward for readers who pre-order this huge urban fantasy & paranormal boxed set! When you preorder your copy of SPELLBOUND (and by copy, I mea… Read More
2017-02-14 14:00
Be SPELLBOUND by 20 full-length urban fantasy and paranormal romance reads.Only $0.99Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / KoboReaders of all ages will be swept away by this fascinating mix… Read More
2017-02-07 15:42
Be SPELLBOUND by 20 full-length urban fantasy and paranormal romance reads.Only $0.99Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / KoboReaders of all ages will be swept away by this fascinating mix… Read More
2017-02-01 16:30
MULTI-AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY!GIVEAWAY ENDS FEB. 14THWINNER PICKED ON FEB. 17THWhat happens when more than FIFTY authors and bloggers chip in to a giveaway?Someone walks away… Read More
2016-12-14 09:00
THE HEARTBEAT THIEFDec. 14-18Only 99c as low as it goes!Grab it today at any of these distributors:Amazon US Amazon CAAmazon UK KoboSmashwords Barnes and NobleGoogle Play storeApple store&nb&hell…Read More
2016-12-12 22:42
No matter which holiday you observe at year's end, they all share something in common: traditions. I grew up in the four seasons of northeast Pennsylvania, where Decembers were snowy and che… Read More
2016-11-21 16:39
Bewitching Book Tours has put together another fantastic holiday event. This will be a multi-genre blog tour: A Very Scary Christmas (Horror), Fangs for the Holidays (PNR and UF), Hot for th… Read More
2016-11-21 00:41
It’s the holiday season!We’d like to bring some joy and share the love.How? you ask...Well, how about by offering a chance to win $2200 in Amazon Gift Cards?You'll also have… Read More
2016-11-19 12:00
One of my favorite things to do is spotlight other authors when they have new work to share. In this case, I am doubly blessed...not only is Tricia Schneider my fellow Wild Rose Press a… Read More
2016-10-24 14:53
THE BOOKS OF THE DEMIMONDERe-vamped and Ready for Action!Celebrating the re-release of a beloved series...new looks inside and out!Who's your team?#TeamMarek#TeamRode#TeamDierk...or maybe yo… Read More
2016-10-23 13:55
The Magickal Samhain Reader Event will be held October 27 to 31. You can join us on Facebook at for author hosted events…pop in anytime! My spot will be on Thursday October 27th from… Read More
2016-10-19 11:23
Hi! Welcome to another stop on the Haunted Halloween Spooktacular blog hop!I'm Ash Krafton and I'm a writer of all things speculative fiction. I especially enjoy writing novel-length urban f… Read More
2016-10-18 23:00
Welcome to the Bewitching Book Tours Haunted Halloween Spooktacular! Tomorrow our Facebook Party kicks off at 10 AM EST...with you-know-who! (Okay, not You-Know-Who...Voldemort's b… Read More
2016-10-17 00:39
Well, we survived another year's #OctoberFrights blog hop. Well done, everyone!Thanks to everyone who stopped by this week...which was absolutely crazy. Several of the participating authors… Read More
2016-10-13 11:54
Welcome to Day Four of the the annual October Frights Blog Hop, organized by Clarissa Johal.Each year, all styles of dark writers get together to rattle their cages and talk about what makes… Read More
2016-10-12 12:00
Happy October Frights Blog Hopping! Today I'll be sharing an excerpt from my latest urban fantasy, CHARM CITY: The Demon Whisperer #1.Simon Alliant is a mage exorcist who's doing his share t… Read More
Spotlight And #Review: AF Stewart "Horror #Haiku And Other Poems" #OctoberFrights #speculativepoetry
2016-10-11 14:30
Welcome to another stop on the October Frights blog hop! Hope you are having a horrifying time :)Today I'll be talking about dark poetry. Before we dig in, I just want to let you know what t… Read More
2016-10-10 15:26
This week kicks off the annual October Frights Blog Hop, organized by Clarissa Johal.Two dozen authors will be bringing you deadly delights...For my part, I'll be sharing AF Stewart's new bo… Read More
2016-10-03 21:21
Octobers are busy months for me...so many great giveaway and blog hops going on.I'm participating in quite a few over the next few weeks, so I'll be sharing them with you. Lots of chances to… Read More
2016-08-23 13:25
CHARM CITY Kindle release day!There are demons all around us, legions of the dark that break loose from Hell's restraints to prowl the mortal plane. Most people can't see them and will never… Read More
2016-08-19 15:30
Hey, all! Today I'm thrilled to share something from my friend, Andy Peloquin...ten things you NEED to know about him (although I don't know about number four...I mean, hello? Vertigo!)… Read More
2016-07-27 15:08
When it comes to publishing, every indie author will agree that it's a total zoo out there.In an age where millions of new books are published every year, an indie author has to work harder… Read More
2016-07-26 15:42
Aw, man. I can't believe how fast the summer is flying by...Maybe it seems that way because my day-job schedule changed drastically over the last three months. I didn't think going from thir… Read More
2016-07-05 15:30
Congratulations to Katie French on her newest release! At long last, we have it: the fifth book in The Breeders series…THE BARRIERS!Book Five in the best-selling young adult dystopian… Read More
2016-06-23 23:07
As much as we romanticize Victorian times, life was much different back then—and not always in a good way. Due to sickness and undeveloped medical treatments, many children never had t… Read More
2016-06-20 17:00
"There was something smart, ominous, and romantic about this strange story..." Amazon reviewerThis month, we're celebrating the Forever Girl's book birthday. Because of readers like yo… Read More
2016-05-23 18:13
A few months ago I posted my latest novel on Wattpad as a serial. I thought I'd try a new approach to pre-publication promotion as well as a new way to meet new readers. So far, so awesome… Read More
2016-04-08 10:00
I'm participating in this year's Brain to Books Cyber Convention, April 8-10, coordinated by Angela B. Chrysler!Over 300 authors from 15 different countries have come together for the l… Read More
2016-04-04 18:50
In honor of National Librarian's Day on April 16, I thought I'd put together a giveaway.Show your local library some love! I'm going to give away a book bundle to one lucky library... a… Read More
2016-03-07 16:00
Bleeding Hearts (Demimonde #1) recently came out in audiobook and it sounds like Demimonde fans are very happy about it. I'm happy, too.I'm especially happy that long-time fan of the series… Read More
2016-02-14 14:00
Glad you stopped by my stop on the 2016 Bloody Valentine Horror Hop! I hope everyone has their fill of chocolates and roses and sweet sappy love things. I'm going to help keep you from going… Read More
2016-02-12 18:00
Come join the fun on February 14th, and dispense with the sappy romance. Embrace heartbreak, love gone wrong, romantic mayhem and tragedy, hopefully with that little splash of humour and blo… Read More
2016-01-20 16:55
CHARM CITY is thriving on Wattpad.com! Over the past few weeks I've been uploading chapters of my WIP urban fantasy over at Wattpad.com. It's an experiment in more ways than one: I've n… Read More
2016-01-12 16:00
Welcome to the Infinite Ink $100 Book Blast Giveaway! CLICK HERE to go to the Rafflecopter post (and scroll down, its at the bottom)And take a look at the featured books by our Infinit… Read More
2015-12-05 23:21
Thank goodness November is over. Technically, it was a #NaNoFail since I didn't hit my 50k words. Boo.But I can't call it a complete failure. I did a ton of writing…so, in the end, I… Read More
2015-11-19 13:00
Today we're visited by spec fic author RA McCandless. He's launching his newest book today so be sure to check out Hell Becomes Her. Hope you enjoy!Well there's something you don't see every… Read More
2015-11-03 13:31
Being an indie author means I have a hard time defining what I do with a single word.I'm a writer.I'm a blogger.I'm a cover designer.I'm a book formatter.I'm a promoter.I'm a marketer.I'm a… Read More
2015-10-12 21:41
Just want to thank everyone who participated in this marathon of a blog hop. I was lucky to hang with some pretty awesome writers and had a great time hearing from readers. But I know why yo… Read More
2015-10-11 13:00
Beyond the Wail: 12 Grave Tales of Love and LossWhat is it about fear and the unknown that pulls so passionately at the human heart? Perhaps we are drawn not to the darkness itself, but to t… Read More
2015-10-10 21:03
Children's birthday parties.I know, it sounds mean, but I'm a veteran mom. I've survived a fair share of kids parties. At-home parties with a billion tiny humans running around chasing the t… Read More
2015-10-09 18:36
(Just joining the hop? Check out this post for prizes, how to enter, and who else is haunting!) Blind Alleys: A Collection of Dead EndsFree on Kindle on October 10th! T… Read More
2015-10-07 12:00
(Just joining the hop? Check out this post for prizes, how to enter, and who else is haunting!) Blind Alleys: A Collection of Dead EndsFree on Kindle through October 8th! Tod… Read More
2015-10-05 12:09
(Just joining the hop? Check out this post for prizes, how to enter, and who else is haunting!) The Scent of His Feathers: a collection of dark versesFree on Kindle through Octobe… Read More
2015-10-03 11:00
(Just joining the hop? Check out this post for prizes, how to enter, and who else is haunting!) Today's Spotlight is on...The Scent of His Feathers: a collection of dark ver… Read More
2015-10-01 12:00
Halloween Blog Hop Time!This year I'm participating in Clarissa Johal's October Frights Blog Hop! (And it's huge...just check out the link list down below)I'll be posting throughout the hop… Read More
2015-10-01 12:00
I'm one of the sponsors of the Night Owl Reviews HALLOWPALOOZA Scavenger Hunt. During this event I'm going to help you find some great new books. Make sure to check my featured title o… Read More
2015-09-22 12:52
Today, I'm visited by author Mia Thompson, one of my fellow writers at the Prose Cons blog. She's getting ready to release the latest title in her Stalking Sapphire series. I had the pleasur… Read More
2015-09-18 17:54
I'm one of the sponsors of the Night Owl Reviews HALLOWPALOOZA Scavenger Hunt. During this event I'm going to help you find some great new books. Make sure to check my featured title o… Read More
2015-09-18 12:00
The Heartbeat Thief is out in paperback today--grab it, hug it, never let it go. You can still get the Kindle version here. New release means...time to tour! Can't wait to me… Read More
2015-09-07 12:00
The paperback is nearly here... The Heartbeat Thief will be available in print on Friday, September 18, 2015!This week, The Heartbeat Thief is sponsoring a giveaway over at The Kindle Book R… Read More
2015-09-05 17:00
I can't believe it's September already.I look around my yard and think about all those ambitious plans I made...for June. lol Let's just call it #yardfail and move on.One thing that did get… Read More
2015-09-05 17:00
I can't believe it's September already.I look around my yard and think about all those ambitious plans I made...for June. lol Let's just call it #yardfail and move on.One thing that did get… Read More
2015-09-04 14:22
You know what an earworm is, right? It's a song that gets into your head and will not vacate the promises, not even after to listen to it, over and over and over.I have an entire playlist of… Read More
2015-08-20 15:12
Need a little reading fun before the summer ends? The Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt from Night Owl Reviews is underway... Find great authors and books during this giveaway event! Visit… Read More
2015-08-03 12:50
Good news for Net Galley readers... The Heartbeat Thief is available! You can find it at this link...THE HEARTBEAT THIEF on NET GALLEY Stop by, check it out, and give the cover a thumbs… Read More
2015-07-15 04:02
The Heartbeat Thief is one month old today! Senza Fyne would adore a cake like this...It's been an amazing month since the Forever Girl came into the world. Thank you to everyone who ca… Read More
2015-06-12 06:00
HAPPY RELEASE DAY to The Heartbeat Thief! Let this New Adult dark fantasy surround you in shadows and embrace you in the arms of eternity... "Krafton not only tells you a stor… Read More
2015-05-28 18:11
The Heartbeat Thief is coming out on June 12...that's only 15 days away. And last night, for the first time, the book hit the Top 100 lists on Amazon. It's officially a BEST SELL… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Stop by Facebook for a gift card giveaway! You'll find the post here on my AJ Krafton, New Adult spec fic author page...To enter, do two things... one little and one big. Little thing: like… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Today we are celebrating the launch of Infinite Ink! Infinite Ink are a collective of Young Adult and New Adult speculative fiction authors: Katie French, A.G. Henley, S.K. Falls, Megan… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value) This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT! Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipp… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Pathways of the Dead(Among the Dead #2)Matty doesn’t want to end the world. Unfortunately, she has no choice. Through a series of harrowing events, Matty DiCamillo discovered that… Read More
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